Renting a boat in Dodecanese & discovering the Aegean Coasts? Thanks to the unique location of the Dodecanese, there are countless natural wonders. The marinas offer the safest mooring and protection. They are situated in the immediate vicinity of beautiful Mediterranean landscapes, and historical and cultural sites. These treasures are just a few hours apart. This is an unmissable destination for sailors who are seeking variety and adventure.
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Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, and gulet chartersTo sail in Greece, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience. If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper
The small harbour is located on the southern shores of Faliraki. It is mostly used by the local fishermen, but some tourists also dock here. Faliraki sailing, boat hire Faliraki
This giant marina on the northern part of Rhodes Town has become world-famous for a reason. It excels all the other marinas on the Aegean Sea in all respects. They can accommodate 382 boats with a length of up to 120 metres and a maximum draught of 6.5 metres. Regardless of what service you need for your boat, you will definitely find it here: fuel, service, maintenance, water supply – they have it all! They even provide convenient features – for instance, Wi-Fi access – which is a rare commodity in Greek marinas Rhodes sailing, yacht charter Rhodes.
This is a smaller marina in one of the southwestern bays of Symi, near Panormittis. Thanks to its location, it is protected well from the Meltemi. They accommodate boats up to 60 metres in length. However, they offer no significant services here. There are restaurants, bars and a mall next to the marina.
This is the larger, eastern marina of Nisyros. They accommodate boats that are up to 60 metres in length and have a draught of up to 4 metres. You can choose from all the main services here, including shopping and access to water. There are several interesting sights to explore near the port, including the Zagoras Museum, which is only a few blocks away.
This marina is located in a wonderful environment and is equipped very well. You will find all amenities required for boating: fuel, maintenance and inspection, as well as water supply. If you get hungry, there are several taverns, restaurants and bars to choose from near the port. They accommodate boats with a length of up to 20 metres and a draught of 5 metres. If you have a longer boat, you should go to the marina of Vathi a bit further to the north.
This large port is located on the western side of Kos, on Kamari. They accept boats with a length of up to 60 metres and a maximum draught of 6 metres. This well-equipped marina offers access to water, shops and the opportunity to take care of small maintenance tasks. There are many great beaches and attractions nearby.
The giant marina of the capital of Kos accommodates 250 vessels. Boats with a length of up to 80 metres and a draught of 5 metres can be docked here. The marina, which has its own security guard service, provides you with the opportunity to take care of boat service, fuel your boat replenish your water supplies. There are restaurants, bars and hotels in the near vicinity. The marina even has a Blue Flag certificate, which proves its excellence.
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The best time to sail in the Dodecanese is from late May to early October, with the peak season extending from June to September. During this period, the weather is warm and the winds are favorable. May and October are ideal for those looking for calmer sailing conditions with pleasant weather.
Spring (March- May) Mild temperatures (15-25°C), increasing sunshine. Moderate northwesterly winds, averaging 10-20 knots. Sea conditions are generally calm, with occasional spring showers. Summer (June- August) The weather is warm and dry (25-35°C), with plenty of sunshine. The Meltemi wind blows from the north-northwest at a speed of 20-30 knots, especially in July and August. Sea conditions: Moderate to rough seas due to strong winds.
Autumn (September – November) Weather: Warm (20-30°C) with mild evenings. Wind: Meltemi weakens, and southerly winds strengthen (10-15 knots). Sea conditions are calmer than in summer, with pleasant sailing conditions. Winter (December – February) Weather is cooler (10-18°C), with occasional rain and storms. Unpredictable, mainly southerly and westerly winds, 10-25 knots. Rougher seas and fewer open ports.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Dodecanese. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Dodecanese shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Dodecanese shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
Day 1: Kos – Kefalos (25 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 2: Kefalos – Astipalea island (35.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 3: Astipalea – Syrna & Stefania island (19.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 4: Stefania – Krevatia (Chalki island ) (43.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 7 hours), Day 5: Chalki – Tilos (18.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 6: Tilos – Mandraki (19.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 7: Mandraki – Agios Fokas – Kos (32.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Kolymbia – Faliraki (6.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Faliraki – Panormittis (Synm) (29.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours), Day 3: Panormittis (Synm) – Livadia (Tilos) (23.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 4: Livadia (Tilos) – Palon (Nisyros) (17.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 5: Palon (Nisyros) – Kamari (Kos) (12.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 6: Kamari (Kos) – Mastihari (Kos) (21.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 3.5 hours), Day 7: Mastihari (Kos) – Pserimos – Kos (Kos) (14.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Faliraki (Rhodes) – Rhodes (Rhodes) (7.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 2: Rhodes(Rhodes) – Panormittis (Synm) (22.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 3.5 hours), Day 3: Panormittis (Synm) – Kos (Kos) (41.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 6.5 hours), Day 4: Kos (Kos) – Kamari (Kos) (32.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 5: Kamari (Kos) – Livadia (Tilos) – Chalki (48.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 7.5 hours), Day 6: Chalki – Plimiri (Rhodes) (28.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 7: Plimiri (Rhodes) – Kolympia (Rhodes) – Faliraki (Rhodes) (33.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Patmos – Leros (26.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 2: Leros – Telendos (7.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 3: Telendos – Kos (16 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 4: Kos – Agathonisi (25.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 5: Agathonisi – Apkoi (16.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 6: Apkoi – Lipsi (2.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 30 minutes), Day 7: Lipsi – Tragonisi – Patmos (8.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
